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Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner

3.5 star property
Hotel with free parking, near Boise State University

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Lobby
Seasonal outdoor pool
Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub
Exterior
1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Hot tub
  • Pool
The current price is NZ$133
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr

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Map
1800 Fairview Ave, Boise, ID, 83702
  • Boise Centre
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Idaho Central Arena
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Boise State University
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Boise, ID (BOI)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible (Roll In Shower)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed (Balcony, Corner)

1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Premium Room, 1 King Bed (Balcony, Corner)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Double Beds (Pool Access)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Boise

Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner puts you in the heart of Boise, within just a 10-minute stroll of Rhodes Skate Park and Boise Art Glass. Highlights at this hotel include free self-parking, a 24-hour gym and Access to hot tub. .The restaurant, Coffee Garden, is open for breakfast and lunch. Enjoy the gym and seasonal outdoor swimming pool. Meeting rooms, conference space, and a business centre are among the business amenities offered. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Continental breakfast is available on weekdays between 6 AM and 9 AM and on weekends between 6 AM and 10 AM. .Near this 3.5-property class West Downtown hotel, you'll find Boise State University.

What's nearby

  • Boise Centre - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Knitting Factory - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Idaho Central Arena - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Boise State University - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • ExtraMile Arena - 5 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

  • Boise Station - 13 min drive
  • Boise Airport (BOI) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Capri Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Payette Brewing Company - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Green Acres Food Truck Park - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Fanci Freez - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner

Hotel with free parking, near Boise State University
Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner offers its guests a seasonal outdoor pool, Access to hot tub, and a 24-hour fitness centre. Along with a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. A business centre and meeting rooms are available.

Public spaces have free WiFi. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the business-friendly Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Boise hotel.

  • 182 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Deli
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Coffee shop
Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner offers 182 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Cable televisions are provided. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee 6 AM to 9 AM on weekdays and 6 AM to 10 AM on weekends; USD 7 per person
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Coffee Garden

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Hot tub
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 5 September to 28 May:
  • Hot tub
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 20 per pet, per day
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately USD 7 per person
  • Pet fee: USD 20 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open on 28 May and close on 05 September.
  • Up to 2 children aged 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner?

Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner?

As of 5 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner on 21 Apr 2025 start from NZ$132.64, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner?

Yep, Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner?

The closest beach to Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner is Sandy Point Beach (16.2 km).

Does Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner have a pool?

Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner has a seasonal outdoor pool. The pool is open from May 28 to September 05.

What makes Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub, plus pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner.

Does Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner serve breakfast?

Yep, our travelers love the continental breakfast here! Available weekdays from 6 AM to 9 AM and weekends from 6 AM to 10 AM, this is the spot to fuel up for a big day full of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner?

No, Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner's onsite restaurant that serves breakfast and lunch.

What time are check-in & check-out at Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 685 out of 2516 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 506 out of 2516 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 429 out of 2516 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 447 out of 2516 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 449 out of 2516 reviews

6.6/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Tami

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Do not stay here
This was by far the worst hotel I’ve stayed in. My room had pet urine drenched in the floor and they changed me to 2 other rooms after I complained. They were all dirty. The staff told me they would discount my room for the problems and never did. There were people in the parking lot asking me if I had drugs. Unbelievable
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Alexis

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Tara

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We walked into the homeless shelter part of the hotel with zero indication of what we were walking into. Slum is the best description. Something a majority of people would be horrified to find in the hotel they are staying at. Then homeless people were everywhere in the main hotel. One was sitting in a wheelchair blasting extremely loud music on a Bluetooth speaker by the window when we got off the elevator on our floor. Housekeeping stood outside our door talking loudly about everything under the sun for 45 minutes before checkout. We assumed it was homeless people still walking around on our floor until we opened the door to realize it was staff...... EXTREMELY unprofessional.... We will NEVER be back. Our room was decent enough but the chair I wouldn't set anything I owner on. It looked like it was brought over from the homeless shelter side. The shower was gross by the drain and I for sure felt like I was unsafe in the hotel. Extremely bad experience.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Aaron

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Timothy, Emmett

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Peter

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The building smelled there was stuff left in the room from previous guest… the elevator broke.. no temperature control in the room. Almost every time I went to the front desk it wasn’t manned and no one answered the phone.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Ashley

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean. There was no signal available on the TV.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Sherri

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Property is very run down and not well taken care of. Our room was not cleaned adequately and the heater did not work. Lots of stains on the furniture, carpet and walls. The outside of the property and parking lot was very trashy, especially the dog area where no one has picked up any poop in quite some time. The free breakfast was inedible, no working ice machines, and the hot tub was open to anyone (not locked) and very dirty with floating trash. The only positive in our stay was the excellent customer service from Benjamin at the front desk, who was working incredibly hard to make up for the shortfalls of the facility.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Comfy cold room
The room was comfortable besides the hard wood floors. The heater also couldnt keep up so the room stayed slightly cold
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wish I had thought to take pictures!
Room was missing several lightbulbs, the floor was scratched, the entertainment center was broken, there was rust and mildew on the bathroom ceiling/vent, and the shower sprayed out of the shower head sideways and soaked the bathroom if the curtain wasn't perfectly in place to block it. The only luggage carts were on the second floor and we weren't allowed to use them because they were "for the homeless that lived on the second floor," according to a staff member. The elevator got stuck open while we were there too. There's a group of homeless people who sit out front and try to get people to pay them to help carry luggage.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Jon

Travelled with family
Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Qingkai

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

T.S.

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cheap room, now I know why
The hotel was inexpensive and they allowed pets. The pictures look decent. However, just because its economical doesn't mean they should cut corners on quality. The rooms were filthy, the breakfast wasn't even a good continental breakfast the floors of the hotel and elevators needed mopped. The people were nice but lazy. One clerk did her best and discounted the room because of our experience. We would have gladly paid the price or more if this hotel was upkept. Cheap shouldn't mean low quality or below health standards. Because they Allow pets the ground were covered in excrement. We are responsible pet owners and clean up after our pet, we didn't see anyone else do that. We booked 7 days and couldn't find another hotel after we arrive. So we came home and showered and washed everything. Not a good experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Wendy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ba humbug
Upon arriving after making reservations weeks in advance, they had given away my king room with a jetted tub on Christmas Eve which was a gift to me from my husband. The man behind the counter was very professional and nice and offered me $40 off a regular room. I was not happy.. but he assured me I could have the room the following afternoon. We got a corner king with a balcony which wasn’t bad, except for the television didn’t work. The phone didn’t work, not plugged in or something could not reach front desk and upon going down to the desk to speak with them from the third floor, the elevator didn’t work and I had to take the stairs several times due to first the phone didn’t work second the television didn’t work third. The ice machine didn’t work and then last, but not least the elevator didn’t work. The next day I spoke with the manager about what had happened . She basically told me it was my own fault for making reservations through a third-party such as Hotels.com or expedia.com and if I wanted a refund on my reservation to call ask the third party for it because she wasn’t going to even though I paid in full at her hotel. It was NOT a very Merry Christmas !
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cole

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tera

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the staff especially Sarah!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tera

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the staff i always stay here when i am in Idaho
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara, Meridian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient, staff was personable & helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Paul

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
the room is kind of old
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Ty

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Ok for one night stay
For the price you paid the one night stay was ok. The elevator was no working. Our room had only one channel on tv. The room curtains appeared to have several stains. During our stay we had to evacuate due to fire alarm being pulled. It was a lot of confusion because people didn’t know if it was real or not. The area is very sketchy. For the price it was nice to have comfortable bed and hot shower.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Angelica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
All night long it was a big noises the bathtub clogged the sink as well the toilet was dirty but the front customer service was very nice I would go back but a different area the other side of the building is where I always have been
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024